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Stanford at OSU

the Matchup: The Beavers (6-3 overall, 3-2 in the Pac-10) play their final home game of the season Saturday against Stanford. 'It's getting toward sentimental time,' senior linebacker Richard Seigler says. 'It's going to be pretty emotional. I know I'll be sad to be leaving.' É OSU leads the Pac-10 in total defense (306.9 yards allowed per game) and is second behind USC in total offense (438.4). The Beavers are ranked ninth nationally in rushing defense (86.1) and 20th in total offense. É Harvey Whiten's 39-yard kickoff return to open the Arizona game was Oregon State's longest of the season. É The Beavers have sold out 22 straight games at Reser Stadium dating to 2000. É Injuries will affect Stanford's offensive firepower. Junior running back Kenneth Tolan hurt a thumb and played only one play in last week's 38-27 win over Arizona State, but sophomore J.R. Lemon stepped in for a career-high 151 yards and two TDs on 34 carries. Freshman tight end Evan Moore caught a 33-yard TD pass from QB Chris Lewis in the fourth quarter, but he later suffered an ankle injury and was carted off the field.